Starvation now threatens one of Australia’s few disease-free koala populations due to a lack of habitat, as wildlife rescue ...

Disrupting the chemical messages that oral bacteria use to coordinate growth may help prevent disease by keeping plaque communities in a healthier state. Like all living things, bacteria adapt in ...

Gum disease affects nearly half of U.S. adults is preventable. Discover expert tips from a U of U Health periodontist to keep ...

Scientists have discovered why males get dental disease more frequently and with greater severity than females, pinpointing ...

Older adults with gum disease have more signs of brain white matter damage than those with good periodontal health. | Neuroscience ...

Did you brush your teeth? A new study links gum disease to signs of brain damage in older adults. These signs, called white matter hyperintensities, are thought to show damage to the brain’s white ...

Periodontal disease was linked to increased white matter damage, raising concerns for brain health. Poor oral health also raised the risk of ischemic stroke and major cardiovascular events.

A study out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has unveiled new insights into the inflammatory processes behind periodontitis, a common and debilitating gum disease. Research conducted ...

New innovations in diabetes research could improve early detection and management of the condition. One researcher says diabetes patients are about two to three times more at risk of having severe gum ...

Brushing your teeth can save not just your smile—it can save your brain. Based on a new study, published in Neurology Open Access, people with cavities and gum disease were nearly twice as likely to ...

Poor health in one part of the body often leads to problems elsewhere. A new study links gum disease with an increased risk of damage to the brain's white matter, which transmits signals around the ...